Podcasts by On The Whistle Podcast

"We shine through difficulty" - Fouad Bachirou Reflects On Comoros Incredible AFCON 2022 from 2023-12-09T08:12:52

Comoros legend Fouad Bachirou gives us an inside look into the Comoros magical campaign at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. From humble beginnings in 2014, to an incredible upset win over Ghana's...

200 Not Out! from 2023-11-30T11:02:07

In this very special show we celebrate our 200th episode, by looking back over the past four years at some of our most memorable moments. From Zimbabwean legend Bruce Grobbelaar breaking Liverpo...

Women's Champions League Special from 2023-11-21T10:43:14

Mamelodi Sundowns are queens of Africa. Banyana Ba Style beat Sporting Club Casablanca 3-0 in the final of the Women's Champions League to take back the crown that they lost to ASFAR Rabat last ...

Mamelodi Sundowns are Kings of the Continent from 2023-11-15T11:24:25

The African Football League is here and Mamelodi Sundowns are the champions. Masandawana conquered Wydad in the inaugural final but what is the competition and how can it help grow football on t...

Sundowns Ladies on mission to regain continental crown from 2023-11-08T14:23:57

It's CAF Women's Champions League time! The Champions League kicked off last week in the Ivory Coast and Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Jerry Tshabalala joins the pod to discuss the tournament, Su...

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahly to reach AFL final against Wydad Casablanca from 2023-11-02T11:29:13

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahly again and it's Wydad back into another final. The African Football League may not be what it once promised but the semi-finals were proper heavyweight knockouts an...

Hot Takes: Salah Dominates, Foster On Fire And Chiefs New Coach from 2023-10-27T11:31:05

In this pod we give you our hot takes on Mo Salah needing to be given more respect, Lyle Foster's new contract at Burnley, and hear about how our friend of the pod Cavin Johnson has taken up the...

Coach Darian Wilken flying with Raja Casablanca from 2023-10-18T19:54:59

The podcast is joined by up and coming top coach Darian Wilken. The Raja Casablanca coach delves into his experience at AmaZulu, Orlando Pirates as well as going into the differences between Mor...

Bernard Kamungo talks Tanzania, his football idols and if he is a Simba or Yanga man from 2023-10-12T08:29:10

Bernard Kamungo talks pilau, Man City and if he is a Simba or Yanga man in this quickfire podcast.

Host: Alasdair Howorth

Guests: Bernard Kamungo (Dallas FC winger), Zayn Nabbi Listen

Football brings the "Real Magic" for Coca-Cola from 2023-10-07T15:02:29

Brad Ross might be a long suffering Orlando Pirates and Tottenham Hotspurs fan by night, but by day the passionate South African is VP Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnership...

Roger Links on playing in the first Bafana Bafana team and becoming a youth coach from 2023-09-27T10:18:45

Today we go back to the origins of Bafana Bafana with one of the first ever players to don the South African kit, Roger Links. The classy defender turned youth coach opens up on his time rooming...

Bernard Kamungo - from a Tanzanian refugee camp to scoring against Messi from 2023-09-20T11:09:16

He's scored against Messi's Inter Miami and he's taking the MLS by storm, yes the podcast is joined by Bernard Kamungo the Tanzanian sensation from Dallas. He joins the podcast to share his insp...

Cameroon qualify for AFCON and are Bafana Bafana actually good? from 2023-09-13T11:04:26

Cameroon qualify for the AFCON but are they going to threaten the top dogs in the Ivory Coast? Will Andre Onana stay with the Indomitable Lions? And are Bafana Bafana actually a good team?

Andre Onana makes dramatic return to Cameroon from 2023-09-07T07:55:31

It is the final round of international qualifiers and that means panic stations for some of our biggest nations. Why did Andre Onana re-join Cameroon? Could Tanzania pull off an upset away in Al...

Kaylin Swart reflects "on rolling with the punches" at magical World Cup from 2023-08-31T13:53:24

Fresh off a record-breaking World Cup, Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart joins the pod. She talks about the whirlwind that was the World Cup, nearly quitting the game and what ne...

The Future of Women's Football from 2023-08-27T04:01:02

In this podcast our Women's Football Editor at Large Firdose Moonda looks at the future of the women's game including calls to professionalise women's football in South Africa, Morocco setting t...

Five African Players To Light Up World Football from 2023-08-17T23:35:15

In this podcast our resident football expert Courtney Freese picks his top five African players to watch for the 2023/2024 season in world football from the Saudi Pro League, Premier League, wom...

African Down, But Not Out! from 2023-08-10T14:46:56

In this podcast we review the Women's World Cup from an African perspective. Nigeria's Super Falcons soared before being knocked out on penalties by England, South Africa battled bravely against...

Africa out for blood at the Women's World Cup from 2023-08-05T08:55:43

The Women's World Cup has been played to the drum of Africa! A record 3 African teams have qualified from the group stages and we're hear to talk the hows, whys and whos of this brilliant succes...

"We're not underestimating any team" - Desiree Ellis confident ahead of World Cup opener from 2023-07-22T12:16:32

She's led them to the World Cup, she's led them to WAFCON glory, and now Desiree Ellis is back on the world stage leading South Africa to a second successive World Cup. The Banyana Banyana head ...

"I love being the underdog" - Ashleigh Plumptre is ready for the World Cup from 2023-07-17T10:42:45

We're just days away from the FIFA Women's World Cup and we've got another stellar interview. This time Ashleigh Plumptre joins the podcast to talk about representing Nigeria, potentially playin...

African nations ready to rock at the World Cup from 2023-07-14T15:40:07

It's finally here, the FIFA Women's World Cup! And for the first time Africa has four nations travelling to football's biggest party. But it hasn't been plain sailing for our four nations. From ...

"People would not believe what's going on here." - Randy Waldrum on Nigeria Women's team's problems from 2023-07-06T09:10:45

It's Women's World Cup time and On The Whistle are excited to bring you a series of big interviews ahead of the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand. First up is an explosive interview with Ni...

Quickfire with SA Legend Janine van Wyk from 2023-06-29T11:21:40

In this bitesize pod we find out a little bit more about South African legend Janine van Wyk, including a wonderful anecdote about how her mum taught her the hard way about learning to be a good...

Young Africans SC: the Tanzanian club revolutionising African football from 2023-06-23T15:01:11

Karibu Timu ya Wananchi! We're heading to Tanzania this week to speak all things Young Africans Sports Club. Vice President of Yanga Arafat Haji joins the podcast to lift the lid on the secrets ...

Al Ahly are champions of Africa... again! from 2023-06-14T09:17:20

The Club of the Century strikes again! Al Ahly overcame Wydad Casablanca to be crowned African champions for a record-extending 11th title. We're joined by Maher Mezahi to discuss the brilliance...

The goalkeeper from nowhere: Hans Vonk on becoming a Bafana Bafana star from 2023-06-08T13:12:16

Former Bafana Bafana goal keeper of two World Cups Hans Vonk joins the podcast to speak about his career. The shot stopper opens the lid on how he got picked for Bafana Bafana from seemingly now...

Janine van Wyk: Investment Needed To Equalise The Game from 2023-05-31T09:41:32

South African football icon Janine van Wyk joins the pod in this episode to talk about her illustrious career that's seen her lift the WAFCON and become the continent's second highest ...

Brandon Truter - "Underdogs" Sekhukhune aiming to upset Orlando Pirates in Nedbank Cup Final from 2023-05-25T10:32:46

It's the Nedbank Cup final and Sekhukhune manager Brandon Truter joins the podcast to chat about taking his team to their first ever cup final. We also delve into what went wrong at AmaZulu for ...

Winning Wydad do a number on Mamelodi Sundowns to reach CAF Champions League final from 2023-05-23T10:29:55

Wydad get the job done, Sundowns disappoint and Percy Tau is still on fire! The CAF Champions League threw up some brilliant action over the weekend that Alasdair and Courtney go through as well...

Youth Development Needs More Accountability from 2023-05-16T23:00:28

In this episode we hear from youth development coach Kerwin Jean-Pierre about how to come up with a blueprint for success and his experiences coaching in South Africa, Australia and now in Spain...

Chainsaws, red cards, VAR controversy: the CAF Champions League is back! from 2023-05-15T12:41:54

The CAF Champions League semi finals are upon us. 9-man Sundowns survive Casablanca while Al Ahly are cruising to yet another final. The podcast is joined by friend Maher Mezahi who interviewed ...

Kerr's Goal Is To Keep Gallants Players Employed from 2023-05-08T16:32:21

In the second part of our interview with Dylan Kerr, we hear why the Marumo Gallants' mentor believes his team will survive relegation in the PSL, while he also explains how the South African mi...

Kerr's Gallants Surmount Egypt's Pyramids from 2023-05-02T19:25:10

Marumo Gallants fantastic run in Africa continues as the unfancied South African outfit beat Pyramids to make the CAF Confederation Cup semis as Dylan Kerr's charges continue to defy the odds. I...

CAF CL QF first leg wrap: Simba shine, while Sundowns lay down marker from 2023-04-25T11:27:57

In this pod we are coming "in hot" off the first leg CAF Champions League Quarterfinals. We run you through the key talking points that saw Simba beat last year's winners Wydad, Al Ahly keep the...

Osimhen's back, Eze on fire and what next for Mane from 2023-04-18T11:55

In this pod we tell you why Nigerian star Victor Osimhen will make all the difference for Napoli as he returns to action, and why his outstanding season all point to a move to the Premier League...

Changing The Narrative Around African Managers from 2023-04-11T23:00

In this episode we discuss the narrative around Black and African managers as we analyse whether the barrier of entry for the likes of Patrick Vieira, Kolo Toure, Paul Ince, Chris Hughton and Pi...

Eric Tinkler Quickfire from 2023-04-05T08:20:48

Favourite foods, best footballing memories and his biggest nightmare as a football player. Eric Tinkler sits down with the pod for a quickfire round of questions about his globetrotting career.<...

AFCON qualifiers, Super Eagles selections and more Moroccan magic from 2023-03-29T10:44:20

Zayn is away but do not fret! The braai is back and it's a juicy week of AFCON qualifiers that we have to talk about. Nigeria are a mess, Cameroon are collapsing, and South Africa are having an ...

Eric Tinkler: from AFCON champion to challenging in the PSL from 2023-03-22T12:14:51

It's down to Cape Town today as Courtney Freese is joined by Cape Town City manager Eric Tinkler. The former Bafana Bafana midfielder reminisces about the 1996 AFCON triumph, playing in Europe a...

Africa's kings Senegal strike again in North Africa from 2023-03-16T15:29:09

The gang is back together. After a few months away, the brothers have come back to Africa's biggest braai. We talk Senegal's unrivalled dominance, Bradley Carnell starting life in the US with 3 ...

Radhi Jaïdi on coaching, what went wrong at Esperance and his World Cup ambitions from 2023-03-12T15:28:31

We're back for part 2 of our conversation with former CAF Champions League, AFCON and Tunisian champion Radhi Jaïdi. The former Esperance defender talks about his coaching experiences in North A...

Radhi Jaïdi the imperious defender and globetrotting manager from 2023-03-02T17:41:43

Former CAF Champions League, AFCON and Tunisian champion Radhi Jaïdi joins the braai to discuss his illustrious career from breaking into one of the most successful African clubs in history at E...

From Bafana to the Balkans, Alan Clark's coaching journey from 2023-02-22T08:04:44

Coach Alan Clark joins the braai to talk about his career which has taken him from working with Bafana Bafana all the way to the far reaches of the Kosovo national team. He talks coaching in Sou...

Cavin Johnson talks SuperSport resurgence and mentorship from 2023-02-16T17:51:54

In the second part of our interview with Cavin Johnson the former PSL manager talks about how SuperSport United are developing into a force again under Gavin Hunt, while sharing some insight int...

Cavin Johnson Opens Up About Youth Development from 2023-02-09T21:31:01

In this pod we speak to one of the brightest minds and best scouts in South Africa Cavin Johnson. In part one of our interview Cavin talks to us about establishing South Africa's School of Excel...

Pitso Mosimane Wakes Up Saudi Arabia's "Sleeping Giant" from 2023-02-03T14:55:32

Three-time CAF Champions League winning coach Pitso Mosimane gets round the braai to talk about waking up the "sleeping giant" of Saudi Arabian football, Al-Ahli, and tells us what life is like ...

Farouk Khan Opens Up About Bafana And Sundowns from 2023-01-24T22:00:43

It's part two of our interview with Farouk Khan, who expands on why he left a brilliant job with Sundowns to join the Stars of Africa Football Academy and why he departed the best job in the PSL...

Farouk Khan On Improving South African Football from 2023-01-18T19:04:19

Today the podcast interviews the Director of Coaching at Stars of Africa Football Academy Farouk Khan and he opens up about his time at Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. Khan also spoke about...

Orlando Pirates Ace Mandla Zwane Talks Coaching from 2023-01-12T19:44:19

Former Orlando Pirates Ace Mandla Zwane joins the podcast to discuss his illustrious career including his move to Bobby Robson's Porto, what it was like training with the very best, returning to...

Cavin Johnson Quickfire from 2023-01-08T13:55:13

Cavin Johnson Quickfire

This week we have a quickfire with veteran South African coach Cavin Johnson where he talks to us about the greatest African footballer of all...

Sundowns Aim To Conquer Continent from 2022-12-30T14:38:43

Mamelodi Sundowns are aiming to be the no.1 team on the continent, and in this episode we get some perspective on how they plan to do that from their Assistant Sporting Director Ryan Hunt. The f...

Morocco on the verge of World Cup final!!! from 2022-12-12T22:07:54

History makers Morocco are one game away from the final of the World Cup final. All that stands in their way is the colonizers France. Zayn, Courtney and Ali gather to chew the fat and discuss w...

Magnificent Morocco Carry Africa's Hopes from 2022-12-06T20:55:03

QUARTERFINALS!!! Morocco are the fourth African side to make it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and the first in 8 years. Join us round the braai as we analyse how Morocco has been buildin...

Morocco Are On Fire In Qatar from 2022-11-27T20:57:50

In this pod we ride the Morocco red wave and unpack what mastermind Walid Regragui has done to get the Atlas Lions firing at the tournament after bossing Belgium 2-0 and getting a credible draw ...

The Lions of Teranga Still Have Some Bite from 2022-11-20T22:10:01

The World Cup has kicked off and on the eve of Senegal's opener against Holland we preview the chances of the AFCON champs. We remind you about how Aliou Cissé was on the cusp of losing his job ...

A "Home" World Cup for North Africa from 2022-11-16T20:07:57

In this show we will be taking a look at Morocco and Tunisia's chances, as both North African sides return to the world stage after being knocked out during the group stage in Russia 2018. Moroc...

AS FAR Thrash Sundowns To Claim Continental Title from 2022-11-14T19:16:09

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies were thrashed 4-0 by hosts AS FAR in Sunday's CAF Women's Champions League final in Rabat, Morocco. The game was full of drama as Sundowns were reduced to nine players a...

Can Cameroon Roar In Record World Cup from 2022-11-13T10:10:02

In this show we will be taking a look at Cameroon's chances, as the Indomitable Lions make a return to football's biggest stage. Cameroon will play in an eighth World Cup - a record number of ap...

Unpredictable Black Stars Aim To Shine In Qatar from 2022-11-11T12:00:55

Ghana's Black Stars head into the World Cup with a team in transition, but their unpredictability might be their greatest strength. Iñaki Williams, Mohammed Salisu and Thomas Partey ar...

Orlando Pirates Take Home MTN8 Cup Treasure from 2022-11-06T20:30:58

This week we toast Orlando Pirates who won their first piece of silverware of the season when the Soweto giants beat AmaZulu 1-0 in the MTN8 Cup final. Our resident SA football expert and former...

Kaizer Chiefs “special goal” shouldn't have been allowed from 2022-10-31T00:00:04

In this bitesize pod we look back on South Africa's biggest derby and our resident football expert and former PSL winner Courtney Freese illustrates why Yusuf Maart's “special goal” for Kaizer C...

Gavin Hunt's Second Coming At SuperSport United from 2022-10-25T23:00:48

Four-time winning PSL coach Gavin Hunt is back in business as he returns to the helm of SuperSport United. In this pod Gavin tells us about his goals to get back into Africa, experience at Man C...

Africa's best year at the Ballon d'Or in two decades from 2022-10-19T11:09:22

It is Ballon d'Or season and it was Africa's year. A son of Africa took the top spot in Karim Benzema, but Africa's favourite son, Sadio Mane, took home second place as well as the Socrates awar...

Hot Takes: BOA Awards, AmaZulu's new coach, and Zwane's handshakes from 2022-10-11T23:00:11

In this pod we give you our hot takes on the latest news in African football. We tell you why AmaZulu need show more faith in their coaches, why Kaizer Chief's mentor Arthur Zwane deserves more ...

Africa's Best Young Guns from 2022-10-05T18:54:47

In this pod the OTW crew discuss the top 5 best African youth players in the world selected by The Guardian, and also take a viewer's question who asks about the Pitso Mosimane curse, and i...

World Cup Warm Ups and Pitso's New Project from 2022-09-26T20:06:07

Mr Nabbi is back and with a bang. The pod gathers to discuss the final round of friendlies before the World Cup. Who is ready and who is even more ready? Meanwhile, friend of the pod and Africa'...

New Look Black Stars from 2022-09-20T23:00:23

Without the boss Zayn, the pod marched on, discussing how Ghana's introduction of a host of players into the squad may affect the Black Stars during the international games coming up. The panel ...

Mo Salah Needs His Mojo Back from 2022-09-13T21:25:25

The pod convene to talk about why Mo Salah's mojo is gone and what he needs to get it back. They also discuss the barriers to African football and players in going to Europe and how the African ...

The inside story on Ghana's Academies from 2022-09-07T21:49:26

In this pod we are joined by Itamar Dubinsky, author of Entrepreneurial Goals: Development and Africapitalism in Ghanaian Soccer Academies. The Israeli academic talks about how locally run acade...

More money, more problems say legends from 2022-08-30T23:00:35

Even though there are some players who can earn a small fortune playing in South Africa's and Africa's richest league the PSL, many stars of today don't live within their means. In this pod we f...

South African legends on life after football from 2022-08-24T22:10:26

In this pod we have South African football royalty in Fani Madida, Matthew Booth, Thabo Mngomeni and Benedict Vilakazi join Courtney Freese to talk about life after football. Around our braai th...

Kalidou Koulibaly Is At The Right Age To Make An Impact from 2022-08-17T19:49:18

In this bitesize edition we tell you why Kalidou Koulibaly is at the right age to make an impact in the Premier League, hear about how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be reunited with his former...

The African Super League Comes Alive from 2022-08-08T21:06:05

This Wednesday CAF will unveil their plans for the African Super League, and ahead of this seismic announcement we give you a digest of what to expect and talk about which teams could be pa...

New Era Dawns At Orlando Pirates from 2022-08-03T07:05:02

Orlando Pirates new kid on the block Miguel Timm joins the podcast today. He talks about being his own agent, learning from Didier Drogba, moving to Orlando Pirates and what he wants his legacy ...

Banyana Banyana Are Queens Of Africa from 2022-07-27T11:29:48

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations came to a glorious end on Saturday as South Africa took home their first ever crown. Our man on the ground Alasdair Howorth discusses how Banyana Banyana broke ...

Giant Killing Morocco Aiming For One More Big Win from 2022-07-20T19:26:58

The big game is nearly upon us in Rabat where Morocco will be aiming to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against pre-tournament favourites South Africa on Saturday. The Moroccans h...

Orlando Pirates Icon's "Fight" For Respect from 2022-07-13T10:45:19

In this pod Orlando Pirates and Bush Bucks icon Thabo Mngomeni opens up about his rise to the top. Mngomeni talks about "fighting" for respect at the Sea Robbers, how a three hour conversat...

"We came to the tournament to enjoy ourselves" Says Bayana Star from 2022-07-04T21:17:12

Bayana Bayana star Thembi Kgatlana is looking forward to the biggest Women's AFCON to date and says favourites South Africa have come to the tournament to enjoy themselves. The Atlético Mad...

Upcoming Women's AFCON Could "Kickstart Change" from 2022-06-29T17:46:46

The 2022 Women's Africa Cup on Nations in upon us and On The Whistle will be there to cover it all. We will bring you the best content, analysis and interviews from the tournament starting off w...

Sadio Mane Heads To Bayern from 2022-06-22T18:30:43

In this episode we unpack the reasons for Sadio Mane's move to Bayern Munich and why leaving Liverpool could allow Senegalese star a chance to focus on more European success.

Host: Z...

What next for Pitso Mosimane? from 2022-06-15T19:57:13

In one of the biggest shocks on the continent legendary coach Pitso Mosimane has left Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The panel looks at what brought about the end of Jingles' time in Cairo, where he m...

A Season To Savour from 2022-06-08T13:00:17

It's been a long season full of thrills and intrigue across the continent. The panel takes a look back at their personal highlights while looking ahead to some of the biggest stories of the tran...

Moroccan Giants Wydad Casablanca Are Kings of Africa from 2022-06-01T13:36:16

The Champions League final had it all. Controversy, sensational fans, wonder goals, and plenty of drama. The panel look back on what was a historic Champions League final in which Wydad Casablan...

"We Are Not Angry At Ghana They Are African Brothers" Says Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams from 2022-05-25T09:56:46

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says South Africa "are not angry at Ghana" and will support the Black Stars at the World Cup despite being knocked out controversially during the quali...

Court Case Could Overshadow CAF CL Final from 2022-05-16T05:00:50

Buckle up the CAF Champions League final is set as North African powerhouses Al Ahly and Wydad Casablanca are set to collide on May 30. In this bitesize edition we wrap up the second legs of the...

Al Ahly and Wydad Edge Closer To CAF CL Final from 2022-05-08T16:50:15

In this bitesize pod we look back at Al Ahly's 4-0 thrashing of ES Setif, and Wydad Casablanca's commanding 3-1 win over Petró de Luanda in the first leg of the CAF CL semis as the North African...

Tom Saintfiet - AFCON 2021 Best Tournament of My Career from 2022-05-03T23:00:41

In part two of our conversation with Gambian coach Tom Saintfiet we hear about the challenges of AFCON 2021, both on the pitch and off it. He gives us an insight into his process and how he mana...

Globetrotting Tom Saintfiet on his coaching career from 2022-04-27T06:43:51

In this pod we hear from the head coach of The Scorpions of Gambia, Tom Saintfiet. We talk his journey into coaching, becoming the youngest head coach in the Belgian league pyramid, his experien...

AmaZulu FC Step Up During National Disaster from 2022-04-19T22:00:14

We bring you a very special edition from Durban, South Africa where we hear how local football club, AmaZulu FC, are looking to make a difference in the province of KwaZulu-Natal where devastati...

Fani Madida Quickfire from 2022-04-12T23:00:42

In this quickfire interview South African legend Fani Madida reminisces about how Turkish fans become the 13th player during matches, talks about the most influential coaches he worked with, and...

Lessons of resilience from SA legend Fani Madida from 2022-04-05T23:00:39

In this pod we hear from South African legend Fani Madida who fondly recalls his playing days at Kaizer Chiefs and Beşiktaş, while also explaining what led him into coaching. The former striker ...

Big 5 Heading To Qatar from 2022-03-30T11:23:01

Africa's Big 5 heading to Qatar have been confirmed and in this pod we look back at the World Cup Qualifiers that saw a Sadio Mane penalty for Senegal knock out Mo Salah's Egypt in dramatic fash...

SuperSport United's Mastermind On Secrets Of Success from 2022-03-23T00:00:20

SuperSport United CEO Stanley Matthews is one of the most successful administrators in African football and in this show we take a deeper dive on what led to Matsatsantsa being a team ...

Cape Town City FC Changing The Game from 2022-03-16T00:00:07

In this podcast we catch up with Cape Town City Media and Communications Officer Julian Bailey about how the South African club have been a positive "disruption" in the PSL. We hear about the im...

Rising Star's Escape from Ukraine from 2022-03-07T07:00:27

Just a day after entering the second decade of his life, with sirens blaring and explosions in the distance, a panicked Amilcar Djau Codjovi realized he was in the middle of a warzone. The ...

Meet The Travel Agent For Football’s Superstars from 2022-03-02T00:00:05

We meet Yohanes Zewdu, who is the man who takes care of the biggest names in the game. Better known as “Johnny Vegas”, Zwedu handles the travel arrangements for the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberl...

Pitso's Goal Is To Turn Al Ahly's Bronze To Gold from 2022-02-21T08:00:47

Fire up the braai, let's get this party started. In this episode we are in the presence of greatness as three-time CAF Champions League winning coach, Pitso "Jingles" Mosimane joins us. The Al A...

Swallows Are The “Biggest Challenge” of Dylan Kerr’s Career from 2022-02-16T00:00:39

Dylan Kerr is back…both in the PSL and on the pod. This time he’s hoping to fly high with Moroka Swallows, particularly after winning his first piece of silverware for the new year during an exh...

It's The Final Countdown... from 2022-02-05T16:44:14

On the eve of the biggest game in African football we preview the Africa Cup of Nations final. Will it be the star-studded Senegalese who finally win their first title, or will it be the contine...

Salah Fires Pharaohs Into Quarters from 2022-01-27T10:17:56

⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Thursday ⬇️

🇪🇬 "relief is the word"

🤣"I'm tired of trying to predict games at this tournament"

Another brilliant Spaces last night. <...

Latest On Stadium Crush from 2022-01-25T12:17:42

In this episode we give you the latest on the Olembe Stadium crush that has seen at least eight people killed and a further 38 injured in Cameroon. The incident happened during the last 16 match be...

"Glocal" Cameroon Can't Be Stopped from 2022-01-23T00:00:02

In this episode our analyst and man on the ground Francis Nkwain gives us insight into what makes Cameroon tick, and how despite not having a marquee player the Indomitable Lions success lies in...

Comoros Run With The Big Dogs from 2022-01-22T09:46:15

The Comoros have been the fairytale story of AFCON 2021 as they've qualified for the last 16 and will play hosts Cameroon on Monday. In this pod we give you some insight from Comoros football ex...

Group Stage Reflections from 2022-01-21T12:31:46

⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Friday⬇️

⏱️Your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs 

🗣️ Alasdair Howorth

#TeamCameroon #TeamNigeria #TeamGhana #TeamAlgeria #TeamGambia #TeamMalawi&nb...

Algeria Crash Out from 2022-01-20T18:30:06

⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Thursday⬇️

⏱️Your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs 

🗣️ Alasdair Howorth

🇩🇿 crash out of the tournament, last in group E

🇬🇶 knock out 🇸🇱...

Comoros Bring The Beautiful Noise from 2022-01-19T09:36:15

⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Wednesday⬇️

⏱️Your headlines in 2 mins 21 

🗣️ Alasdair Howorth

🇰🇲 do the unthinkable and knock out 🇬🇭

Scenes in Moroni! This wh...

Teranga Lions top group, but lack bite from 2022-01-18T19:23:10

⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - TUESDAY⬇️

⏱️Your headlines in 2 mins 21 

🗣️Alasdair Howorth

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Algeria Can Bounce Back from 2022-01-17T10:55:40

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Algeria's incredible 35-game unbeaten run was brought crashing down as they lost 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea. T...

Super Eagles Set The Pace from 2022-01-16T10:26:38

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Team Gambia "a joy to watch" from 2022-01-15T11:30:49

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Cameroon on Fire, and Aubameyang returns for Gabon from 2022-01-14T11:46:52

⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Friday⬇️ 

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Zambian ref Janny Sikazwe under scrutiny for blowing early twice from 2022-01-13T11:20:20

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Kamara's Heroics Thwart Champs from 2022-01-12T12:00:14

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Tunisia are the most difficult team in Africa from 2022-01-11T17:16:20

The final preview pod! Group D is a brilliant group with two sides looking to make history and get out of the pool, and two sides looking to finally break their duck and win the tournament. Tuni...

Algeria Chase Greatness from 2022-01-10T00:00:33

In this pod we take a closer look at Group E. An Algerian team chasing greatness, Sierra Leone return to the AFCON after 25 years, Equatorial Guinea are here to spoil the party, and an Ivory Coa...

Cameroon struck with AFCON fever from 2022-01-09T00:00:07

The tournament kicks off on the 9th of January as Cameroon take on Burkina Faso in group A. The Indomitable Lions do not possess a vintage squad, but they have an incredible home record and are ...

Egypt struggling with Mo Salah from 2022-01-08T10:36:14

Group D is up next in our AFCON Daily Digest series. Neither the Nigeria or Egypt are playing to their potential, but who will come on top when they meet? They're joined by a Sudan who have been...

Black Stars Fly Under the Radar from 2022-01-07T00:27:07

Welcome back for another Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) preview pod. This one is all about Group C. Two African giants in transition, a Gabon side missing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the new bo...

Pressure On Senegal To Win AFCON from 2022-01-06T00:20:15

Welcome to the On Whistle Daily Digest, in this show we give you a comprehensive preview to Group B where African powerhouse Senegal come up against Zimbabwe, Malawi and Guinea. The Teranga Lion...

AFCON 2021 Preview Show from 2022-01-01T06:00:46

We have a cracking podcast this week, as we preview the African Cup of Nations. We tell you about the Cinderella stories, how this tournament could change the narrative for African goalkeepers, ...

Spanish Legend Looks Back at 2010 World Cup from 2021-12-29T00:00:06

Spanish football legend Xabi Alonso needs no introduction to football fans, as his storied career has allowed him to win the World Cup, Euros and Champions League, whilst gracing the likes of Li...

“I Still Love Benedict” Says Former Agent from 2021-12-22T00:00:49

In this podcast one of Africa's super agents Mike Makaab has an opportunity to defend himself against the allegations made by Benedict Vilakazi, who said last week his former representative didn...

Orlando Pirates Legend Says Soweto Giants Abandoned Him from 2021-12-15T00:00:28

Calling all the Orlando Pirates, and Bafana Bafana diehards! In this podcast Benedict Vilakazi opens up about the highs and lows of his career. “Tso” talks in depth about being allegedly abandon...

Cape Town City FC Moving Mountains In South Africa from 2021-12-08T00:44:35

Cape Town City FC have taken the Premier Soccer League by storm since they came into existence in 2016, and in this week’s podcast we speak to the man who’s built one of the continent’s most exc...

Full Steam Ahead For The African Super League from 2021-11-29T06:00:47

The African Super League is back on the agenda, and in this show our panel discuss and debate the merits of this tournament that CAF’s 54 member associations recently threw their support behind....

Sundowns Ladies Reign Supreme from 2021-11-24T22:40:33

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies conquered the continent recently when they won the inaugural CAF Women's Champions League final in Cairo. This week we look back at their success over Gha...

CAF Champions League Women’s Final Preview from 2021-11-17T22:43:08

In this bitesize pod we preview the CAF Women’s Champions League final which will take place in Cairo on Friday when the unstoppable force that is Hasaacas Ladies FC (Ghana) meets an immovable o...

Bartlett Ready To Lead Cape Town Spurs Revival from 2021-11-10T00:00:51

Former Bafana Bafana star Shaun Bartlett is on a mission to revive Cape Town Spurs, as the ex-Charlton striker returns the team he once played with such pride for. Bartlett's goal is to get the ...

Gavin Hunt Quickfire from 2021-11-03T00:00:22

In this week’s bitesize pod Gavin Hunt lets loose while eating a Durban curry and sipping on a glass of red wine. Hear about why the legendary South African coach enjoys rugby more than soccer, ...

Ryan Moon On The Rise from 2021-10-26T23:00:47

Ryan Moon is one of South Africa’s finest young football talents, but few would know he was recruited by one of the country’s rugby powerhouses and given a high school scholarship for the sport....

"Wounded Leadership" Costs Zimbabwe World Cup Qualification from 2021-10-19T23:00:56

It's been a dismal World Cup qualification campaign for Zimbabwe and in this podcast we take a deeper dive on why the team have performed so badly. Our guest this week is Marshall Gore, who is t...

Iconic Moments In African Football from 2021-10-12T23:00:40

In this show we talk about the greatest moments in African football. We look back with a great sense of pride and wonder on Cameroon's Indomitable Lions humbling Diego Maradona’s Argentina in 19...

“Sundowns is leaving Pirates and Chiefs standing” Says Tovey from 2021-10-05T23:00:03

It’s been 25 years since South Africa last lifted a major piece of silverware and in this show we hear from the man who captained the team to that momentous success Neil Tovey. Tovey reflects on...

“In Kenya Abnormal Is Normal” Says Former Captain from 2021-09-28T23:00:20

Former Kenya captain Musa Otieno opens up about what’s holding the Harambee Stars back for success on the international stage, his successful career in Cape Town, and how his foundation is focus...

Women’s Football “Needs To Be Professionalised” in Africa from 2021-09-21T23:00:24

In this week’s episode we catch up with South African women’s coach Desiree Ellis to hear about her journey into football, goals for the national team, and the importance of professionalising th...

Kenyan Legend Musa Otieno's Favourite memories from 2021-09-14T23:00:48

In this bitesize edition we speak with former Kenyan captain Musa Otieno about his career highlights. The Harambee Stars legend talked about being on the field with “magician” Jay-Jay Okoch...

AmaZulu Reloaded: Usuthu Nation Rises Up! from 2021-09-07T23:00:11

AmaZulu FC will break new ground when they debut in the CAF Champions League this season and the club’s ambitions owner Sandile Zungu is breathing fire into South Africa’s sleeping giant. Zungu ...

Giant-Killing Baroka FC Building The Foundations for Success from 2021-08-31T23:00:51

In this episode Baroka FC owner Khurishi Mphahlele charts his team’s rapid rise up the South African football pyramid, which has seen the giant-killers earn promotion to Africa’s richest league ...

September Travel Ban Hits African Teams Hard from 2021-08-29T11:21:03

The big talker this week is the club versus country row surrounding a travel ban impacting African and South American players. The big European teams do not want players to travel to red-listed ...

End of Bidvest Wits “destroyed” Hunt from 2021-08-24T23:00:12

In part two of our chat with Gavin Hunt, the South African mentor reflects on making Bidvest Wits title contenders, and how the demise of the Johannesburg football institution “destroyed” him an...

Gavin Hunt on “Turning Water Into Wine” from 2021-08-17T23:00:56

Four-time winning PSL coach Gavin Hunt is a throwback to the old school, and makes no bones about speaking his mind. In the first instalment of our two-parter the legendary South African coach o...

Africans Primed To Fire: Daka, Mane, Ziyech and Ndidi from 2021-08-08T23:00:04

It’s the dawn of the European football season and there are several African’s locked and loaded ahead of the start. In this episode we tell you about Zambia’s Patson Daka and how he has the pote...

Simphiwe Dludlu Aims To Empower Women from 2021-08-03T23:00:33

Simphiwe Dludlu is one of the smartest coaches and football analysts on the continent, and in this episode the former Banyana Banyana defender talks about the importance of empowering women, and...

The Malawi Flames Light Up African Football from 2021-07-27T23:00:10

We take a closer look at Malawi football and provide insight into how The Flames are lighting up the continent. We speak to Malawi’s Competitions and Communications Director of Football, Gome Za...

Pitso Leads Al Ahly To 10th CAF CL Title from 2021-07-18T14:47:52

This week the pod is dropping earlier than usual as we review Al Ahly’s 3-0 drubbing of Kaizer Chiefs in the CAF Champions League final. We ask what next for Chiefs, and also talk about Pitso Mo...

Pitso Plots Back-To-Back CAF CL Crowns from 2021-07-15T13:26:18

We have a bonus episode for you coming out today, with Al Ahly’s two-time CAF Champions League winning coach Pitso Mosimane, who gives us the low down on his team’s prep for their showdown with ...

AFCON Winner Neil Tovey’s Favourite Football Memories from 2021-07-13T23:00:20

In this bitesize edition we speak to South Africa’s legendary former captain Neil Tovey about his career highlights, love of football, and hear what is was like playing against icons like Jomo S...

South African Star Percy Tau to miss Olympics from 2021-07-06T23:00:48

As we build up to Tokyo 2020 we speak with South African under 23 coach David Notoane about the chances of the Amaglug-glug against the hosts, Mexico and World Cup champions France. Du...

TTM Coach Kerr Aims to win PSL from 2021-06-28T16:11

In part 2 of our interview with Nedbank Cup winning coach Dylan Kerr we hear about his thoughts on AmaZulu’s resurgence under Benni McCarthy, Pitso Mosimane being Bafana’s ideal coach and we get...

Dylan Kerr Opens Up on Secrets of Success from 2021-06-23T19:31:42

In this episode we speak one of the biggest characters involved in South African football, Dylan Kerr, who is currently the head coach of Nedbank Cup winners Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila F.C. (T...

Quick-Fire with Matthew Booth from 2021-06-16T16:58:10

In this bitesize edition we have a quick-fire interview with former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth, who talks about his love of the game, his closest football friends, and what he would lo...

Marks Maponyane Goals On and Off the Pitch from 2021-06-09T21:32:31

In the second part of our interview with South African football icon Marks Maponyane, the former Bafana marksman talks about his move into commentating, how the women's national team have become...

Marks Maponyane Talks Soweto Giants from 2021-06-02T18:12:26

In this episode Courtney Freese speaks with a true icon of South African football, Marks Maponyane. The former Bafana striker talks about his experiences of playing for both Soweto giants, ...

Abusive Sundowns Fans Shame Club on Pitso’s Return from 2021-05-25T23:00:25

It was an emotionally charged atmosphere in Atteridgeville where Al Ahly secured a 1-1 draw with Sundowns, to ensure they progress to the CAF CL semis 3-1 on aggregate. In this episode we look b...

Pitso Mosimane Returns to Atteridgeville from 2021-05-18T23:00:12

It’s CAF Champions League quarterfinal time, and you won’t get a bigger tie right now than Al Ahly versus Sundowns. The Cairo club triumphed in the first leg, but not after filing an official co...

Kiwi Star Reflects on PSL Adventure from 2021-05-11T23:00:44

In this episode we speak with New Zealand star Jeremy Brockie about his experiences playing in South Africa's Premier League, hear about his memories of being part of the All Whites team that re...

Shaun Bartlett On Living His Dreams from 2021-05-04T23:00:38

In this bitesize edition former Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett talks about why Newcastle has the best atmosphere in the Premier League, how a legend of Dutch football inspired him, and he recalls...

Braai Time: Meeting The Man Who United A Nation from 2021-04-27T23:00:38

The Witness Sports Editor Carl Peters is one of the most respected football writers in South Africa, and on the eve of the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations he was invited to the Bafana hotel, where he...

Tercious Malepe’s Goals for Tokyo from 2021-04-20T23:00:52

In this bitesize pod we talk with South African defender Tercious Malepe about moving during the pandemic to the Ukraine, his goals for the Tokyo Olympics, and his philosophy on leadership.

Matthew Booth Plays the Long Game from 2021-04-13T23:00:15

Matthew Booth’s towering frame was once an imposing sight in Bafana Bafana’s back four, as the Sundowns star become a popular member of the national team ahead of the 2010 World Cup. In this pod...

Comoros Coach On the Rise from 2021-04-06T23:00:11

In our bitesize pod Francis Nkwain explains why Comoros coach Amir Abdou could one day follow in the footsteps of Pitso Mosimane and land a job at one of the North African giants. Also, Courtney...

Bafana Legend Shaun Bartlett’s Future Goals from 2021-03-30T23:00:55

Former Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett opens up about his career that’s taken him to play professionally in three continents, and oh yes - he talks us through his Premier League "wonder voll...

French Travel Ban Impacts AFCON Qualifiers from 2021-03-24T00:00:16

Many people across the continent are incensed with French football's decision to ban African players from joining their countries ahead of crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this week. The...

Patrice Motsepe’s Priorities for African Football from 2021-03-17T00:00:59

In this week’s show our panel is joined by Kenyan football blogger Francis Gaitho to analyse Patrice Motsepe’s priorities as CAF president. Gaitho, an insider on African football politics, gives...

Braai Time: Morocco Banks On Foreign Talent from 2021-03-10T00:00:31

In this podcast we take a deeper dive on Morocco's youth selection policy, which has raised questions on whether it’s detrimental to local players. The Atlas Lions recently selected just six loc...

Patrice Motsepe Aims for Africa’s Top Job from 2021-03-03T00:00:30

As the CAF elections come up on March 12, this episode provides insight on Africa’s ninth-richest man, Patrice Motsepe, who is making a bold move for the top job on the continent. Also, we take ...

Braai Time: Doctor Khumalo at His Finest from 2021-02-24T00:00:08

In this week’s bitesize pod our very own Courtney Freese shares his favourite football memories, which include Doctor Khumalo making a defender do ballet, a young Steven Pienaar breaking onto th...

Pitso on Life in Cario, Expectations, and the Treble from 2021-02-17T00:00:42

In our quickfire interview with Al Ahly’s Pitso Mosimane, the South African talks about his favourite food in Egypt, why his "space" is limited in Cairo, and takes your fan questions.

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Pitso’s Perspective on Apartheid, Management, and Talent from 2021-02-10T00:00:15

In the second part of our extended interview with Pitso Mosimane, the Al Ahly coach opens up about growing up in apartheid South Africa, and how that impacted him, his family and playing career....

All Access with Al Ahly’s ‘Chosen One' Pitso Mosimane from 2021-02-03T17:30:44

The eagle has landed!!! In the first part of our extended interview with Pitso Mosimane, we talk to the Al Ahly mentor about creating history by becoming the first Black and sub-Saharan coach at...

'Cream of the African Crop' on Show in Cameroon from 2021-01-27T00:00:56

In this week’s show our very own man on-the-ground Francis Nkwain runs you through the main headlines from the CHAN tournament in Cameroon, which he’s had the pleasure of attending. We also take...

Braai time: South Africa's Defining Moments from 2021-01-20T00:00:59

In our first bitesized edition of the pod, South African football expert Edwin Kgaswe relives his experiences of Bafana’s 1996 AFCON success, which included driving to games with a fish tied to ...

Bafana’s Percy Tau All Set to Star for Brighton from 2021-01-13T00:00:50

In our first show of 2021 we tell you why Percy Tau has all the potential to match the hype around his move to England's Premier League, and why South Africa's "Lion of Judah" will be a force fo...

On The Whistle 2020 Year Ender from 2020-12-30T00:00

In our year ender we reflect on our most notable and memorable shows, while also taking the time to pick our coach and player of 2020. From Benoît Assou-Ekotto opening up about racism in France ...

Young Gun Jordan Ready For Bafana Return from 2020-12-16T00:00:53

Liam Jordan was just a teenager when he was selected for the South African national team in 2017, but since then he’s been traveling Europe developing his game quietly and confidently in Portuga...

Going Behind the Coaching Curtain with Clinton Larsen from 2020-12-02T00:00:18

Clinton Larsen is a coach on the rise in South African football and in this show he discusses the challenges of working in local football. From having to edit his own videos, clubs reneging on p...

Zimbabwe’s “Minister of Defence” Tendayi Darikwa Fires Up The Warriors from 2020-11-18T14:01:33

This was the show you asked for (well at least Nottingham Forest fans!): in this episode we catch up with Tendayi Darikwa, Zimbabwean football’s “Minister of Defence.” The Nottingham-born defend...

Nigeria’s Athlete Activists Condemn Police Brutality from 2020-11-04T00:00:20

In this episode we look at how Nigeria's football stars have united to condemn police brutality in the country. From two-time African Player of the Year, Nwankwo Kanu, to Man United’s Odion Igha...

King Kanu Talks from the Heart from 2020-10-20T23:00:15

In this show Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu tells us about his goals of building hospitals across Africa to help people suffering from heart conditions to get the surgery they so desperately requi...

Pitso Mosimane's Move to Al Ahly Bigger than Football from 2020-10-06T23:00:42

Pitso Mosimane’s history-making appointment by Egyptian-giants Al Ahly sent shock waves around the football world. In this episode hear about his coaching philosophy, dreams to win the FIFA Club...

Aubameyang to Lead Arsenal's Revival from 2020-09-22T23:00:26

In this episode we take a closer look at Arsenal and how Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, under the tutelage of Mikel Arteta, is breathing new life into the North London giants. Arsenal legend...

Special Show! Premier League 2020/21 Preview from 2020-09-08T23:00:25

In this Premier League Preview Show we are joined by award-winning journalist Mimi Fawaz to assess Liverpool’s prospects of repeating, and we debate which of the Manchester clubs will pose a big...

Bruce Grobbelaar on Breaking Liverpool’s Curse, Assessing Jurgen Klopp, and a Return to Africa from 2020-08-25T23:00:17

Liverpool waited 30-years to lift their first league title and we speak to the man who lifted the witchdoctor’s curse on the club, Zimbabwe’s legendary goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar. The former Re...

Bonus Show: Delron Buckley Talks Bafana, Coaching at AmaZulu, and His Career in Germany from 2020-08-18T23:00:22

Former Bafana Bafana wing Delron Buckley catches up with his old teammate Courtney Freese to talk about his remarkable career. From being plucked out of amateur football in South Africa as a tee...

Sadio is 'Simply The Best', Buckley's Future Goals and Odemwingie Drops Some Bars from 2020-08-11T23:00:50

In this action-packed episode we tell you why Sadio Mane is the best player in the Premier League and should have been named Footballer of the Year ahead of Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson. ...

Trailblazer Chris Hughton Discusses How We Can Make Football More Inclusive from 2020-07-29T13:30:03

We sit down with former Tottenham defender Chris Hughton to talk to him about his journey in the game. Chris opens up about being a trailblazing manager in England, lifting trophies at Spurs, an...

Football Maverick Benoît Assou-Ekotto Opens Up About Life and Football from 2020-07-14T23:00

In this episode former Cameroon and Tottenham defender Benoît Assou-Ekotto opens up about his career in football that defied the norm. Find out about why he could never be proud to wear France’s...

PROMO: Benoît Assou-Ekotto - "I'm not a little African. I'm proud." from 2020-07-07T23:00:31

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Next Wednesday (July 15th) our wide-ranging interview with football maverick Benoît Assou-Ekotto drops. In this promo clip he explains how sports brand...

Bonus Episode: Liverpool's Distinctly African Flavour from 2020-07-01T23:00:55

Liverpool have clinched their first league title in 30 years and we take the time to analyse this success, which was built on the back of several African players. The panel assess the team, prov...

Owen Da Gama Assesses South Africa's World Cup Legacy from 2020-06-30T23:00:56

Owen Da Gama is one of the most respected coaches in the PSL. In an all-encompassing interview he opens up about how he rejected an opportunity to work with legendary manager Brian Clough, refle...

Africa United: Our Inaugural Football Fan Forum from 2020-06-16T23:00:39

Fans are the lifeblood of the sport, and during our first ever fan forum we discuss Africa’s most underrated players, debate how to rejuvenate local crowds, and share about the moments that made...

Ten of Africa's Greatest 10s from 2020-06-02T23:00:14

It’s our tenth episode, so we’ve decided to celebrate ten of Africa’s greatest number 10s. We look at the continent’s best playmakers, thinkers, and creative forces in football. Joining us for t...

What it takes to keep our best in Africa from 2020-05-19T23:00:28

We debate if it is be possible to keep Africa’s best talent on the continent or is it a forgone conclusion that they will head to Europe at the first possible chance? We hear the perspectives of...

Who benefits from FIFA's radical plan to overhaul African football? from 2020-05-05T23:00:33

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has unveiled a vision to transform African football which includes plans to host the African Cup of Nations every four years and the establishment of a pan-Africa...

Covid-19's impact on African football from 2020-04-21T23:00:50

With football suspended on the continent, we take a look at the impact of the coronavirus on African competitions and clubs. Our panel explains how players are staying in shape, assess...

Mandela's “Hero” Lucas Radebe talks township life, Leeds career and future with Bafana from 2020-04-07T23:00:46

Lucas Radebe is still one of South Africa’s favourite sons, and an inspirational figure in his home country. We talk to him about growing up in a four-room house during Apartheid, becoming a leg...

From Russia and Nigeria with love, Peter Odemwingie reflects on a life less ordinary from 2020-03-25T19:57:06

In a wide-ranging interview former Super Eagles captain Peter Osaze Odemwingie opens up about his Russian roots, affinity to Nigeria, riding tanks in Indonesia, and how in retirement he’s taken ...

Mido talks coaching, Pharaohs, and fasting in football from 2020-03-11T00:00:59

Description: Egyptian icon Mido tells us about his ambitions to coach The Pharaohs, explains why his buddy Zlatan Ibrahimović has had such longevity in his career, and talks abo...

World Cup dreams & playoff goals fire up Uganda's Micheal Azira from 2020-02-26T00:00:01

Description: Ahead of the MLS kick-off we catch up with Uganda’s Micheal Azira. The Chicago Fire midfielder says that his franc...

1-on-1 with Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy from 2020-02-12T00:00:19

We have an in-depth interview with South African legend Benni McCarthy. The former Champions League winner opens up about his time playing in Cape Town’s gangster leagues, his relationship with ...

Mohamed Salah’s quest to be the best from 2020-01-28T21:02:24

Hi there and welcome along to our first edition of the On The Whistle Podcast. In in our inaugural episode we have our panellists provide their perspective on what it’s going to take for Eg...

On The Whistle trailer from 2020-01-15T15:45:32

On The Whistle is a fortnightly podcast created by South African journalist Zayn Nabbi to celebrate African football, while also allowing our guests and analysts to tackle the biggest issue...